Talent Acquisition Specialist - REPOST

$70,408 - $114,275/Yr

Metropolitan Council - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Paul, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is an entry-level position within the Talent Management team at the Metropolitan Council, responsible for routine recruitment and selection assignments. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that the organization attracts and retains high-quality candidates for various vacancies. The position involves administering recruitment processes, assisting with administrative tasks related to hiring, and coordinating communication between hiring managers and applicants. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also participate in job fairs and hiring events, contributing to the Council's mission of supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities served. In this role, the specialist will be tasked with ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and laws throughout the recruitment process. This includes completing pre-hire steps for selected candidates, ensuring that salary approvals are obtained, and that candidates meet all position requirements. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for both remote and onsite work, with the expectation that the candidate's permanent residence is in Minnesota or Wisconsin. The starting salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and education, and includes a generous benefits package with eligibility for annual salary increases.

Responsibilities

• Administers routine recruitment and selection processes ensuring high-quality candidates for vacancies
• Assists the Senior Acquisition Specialist with administrative tasks associated with recruitment and selection, including testing, data entry, scheduling of appointments, answering questions, etc.
• Coordinates communication with hiring managers and applicants to assure timely, accurate information regarding their status, the position, and/or the process
• Coordinates the interview process
• Completes pre-hire steps on a selected candidate to ensure salary is approved and the candidate meets all requirements of the position
• Complies and follows policies, procedures, union contracts, and laws during the entire recruitment process
• Participates and attends job fairs and hiring events
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with six or more years of experience
• Associate degree with four or more years of experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher with two or more years of experience
• Knowledge of human resources practices and principles
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to human resources management
• Skilled in HRMS systems, including HRIS, Applicant Tracking, and Onboarding systems for managing human resources processes
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple recruitments simultaneously
• Ability to interpret organizational policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop effective, collaborative working relationships and gain the confidence and trust of key customers and stakeholders
• Ability to promote an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values diversity among all employees

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing public sector, government agency, or public education recruitments
• Experience with NeoGov applicant tracking system
• Experience with PeopleSoft Human Resources Information System
• Experience with outreach to cross-cultural communities
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or IPMA-HR certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Good work/life balance
• On-site training
• Tuition reimbursement